Have you been to Morocco? This country is known for its rich blend of cultures, and, of course, its distinctive wildlife. Morocco has snowy mountains, terrains, and desert plains, which explains why there are different spider species in the country. If you have plans of visiting Morocco anytime soon, then make sure you read this article for we will discuss some of the spider species in Morocco, from the most common one to the most venomous species.
Spiders in Morocco Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Morocco
Degeer’s Thick-Jawed Orb Weaver Spider (Pachygnatha degeeri) | Tropical Tent-web Spider (Cyrtophora citricola) | Common House Spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum) |
Biggest Spiders in Morocco
Radiated Wolf Spider (Hogna radiata) | — | — |
Most Venomous Spiders
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
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Sicariidae Spiders
Huntsman Spiders (Sparassidae Family)
- Moroccan flic-flac spider – Cebrennus rechenbergi
Desidae Spiders
Less Venomous Spiders
Orb Weavers (Araneidae)
Jumping Spiders
- Adanson’s House Jumper Spider – Hasarius adansoni
- Half-edged Wall Jumping Spider – Menemerus semilimbatus
- Pantropical Jumping Spider – Plexippus paykulli
Crab Spider
- Pink Crab Spider – Thomisus onustus
- Napoleon Spider – Synema globosum
Wolf Spiders